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Qlogic QLE8242-HP 2 x Ports SFP+ 10Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Converged Network Adapter
- 2 x SFP+ Ports
- 10Gb/s Speed
- PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Interface
- Converged Network Adapter (CNA)
- Supports Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols
- High performance for server I/O
- Designed for demanding enterprise environments
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Product Overview
The Qlogic QLE8242-HP is a Converged Network Adapter (CNA) featuring 2 x SFP+ ports with 10Gb/s speed over a PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface. This adapter combines Ethernet and Fibre Channel capabilities, offering flexibility and high performance for server connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Converged Network Adapter |
| Brand | Qlogic |
| Model | QLE8242-HP |
| Port Type | SFP+ |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Speed | 10Gb/s |
| Interface | PCI-Express 2.0 x8 |
Product Description
The Qlogic QLE8242-HP represents a high-performance Converged Network Adapter (CNA) designed to streamline server I/O by consolidating multiple network functions onto a single adapter. It features two SFP+ ports, capable of delivering 10Gb/s Ethernet connectivity, making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications and network-intensive workloads. The adapter leverages the PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface, ensuring ample bandwidth for data transfer between the network and the host system. As a CNA, the QLE8242-HP supports both Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols (often referred to as FCoE - Fibre Channel over Ethernet), providing a flexible solution for data center environments that require both storage and network connectivity. This convergence reduces the number of adapters needed in a server, simplifying cabling, reducing power consumption, and lowering overall infrastructure costs. This adapter is particularly well-suited for virtualized environments, high-performance computing, and storage area networks where low latency and high throughput are critical. Its robust design and advanced features ensure reliable performance for demanding enterprise applications, making it a valuable component for modern data center infrastructure.
